Garlic Salt?
 

Okay so I had a quick really important question...I know that garlic itself can be very toxic to dogs but what about garlic salt? I am new to getting my Yorkie and my mother thought she would fix him her own chicken recipe. She boiled some chicken and added a little garlic salt. I wouldn't feed it to him and she got mad. Is garlic SALT really all that dangerous? I'd rather be safe than sorry but I feel bad and I don't want to be overreacting. Does anybody here know if the actual dehydrated garlic in garlic salt is harmless enough for a 3 month old 4 lb Yorkie? Any responses would be greatly appreciated--I really want him to eat the chicken!!!

I didn't think that dogs were supposed to have salt. You can just prepare the chicken without any seasoning and dogs will still eat it.

I agree! I don't know why she even put it in there in the first place! I was like, he can't even tell the difference! But do you think its still okay?

Okay maybe I missed something....where did the chili come in??? lol I was reading about garlic salt and babies then chili popped in??? hmmmm

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she has written another really random post

i think garlic salt, and garlic in small amounts are ok. Dr. Pitcarin's book includes a smal amount of garlic in a LARGE receipe... so i think as long as it is in a very LOW concentration that it is ok :)

Huh????

Garlic
 

Do you know for sure that garlic is bad for dogs? I know that it is often used as an antioxidant and we use fresh garlic in all our fish food each night...keeps them very healthy and helps them to throw off parasites. I'd love to read more if anyone can direct me as I've used garlic in my dogs food during summer to stave off ticks (we live in the country). It's widely prescribed by holistic vets for many things. If I can I'll post one of the articles for review.

Earth Clinic: folk remedies and holistic cures
 

Garlic for Dogs
7/2/2007: bruce (bruce235 / at / gmail.com) from Hunstville, Al, USA writes: "I feed my dog Garlic for tick defence. I have been feeding my dog ( 3 yrs old) Garlic shavings for about a year to defend against ticks. He is a neutered collie type. I have not encountered any adverse effects and he is sharp and lively. The ticks he picks up seem to fall off more easily after this diet - I presume they don't like the taste it leaves in the blood. Not sure why it works but I think it makes him more healthy as well."

6/28/2007: Ladybee from Oklahoma Ciy, OK writes:

"Garlic, the Facts by Lisa S. Newman, ND, Ph.D.

When it comes to your pet's health, do you want to follow facts or fears? Unfortunately, garlic has come under attack. This is primarily as a result of garlic's close cousin onion's reputation for triggering hemolytic or "Heinz factor" anemia (where circulating red blood cells burst) through its high concentration of thiosulphate. With onions, a single generous serving can cause this reaction. Garlic simply DOES NOT CONTAIN THE SAME CONCENTRATION of this compound! In fact, it is barely traceable and readily excreted (not stored in the body). Despite this fact, garlic is falling victim to mass hysteria spread through the internet. Yes, there are 51,174 sites devoted to warning about the "toxicity" of garlic, this hysteria has even prompted the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center to place a warning on garlic although there is little scientific data to back this claim other than the fact that thiosulphate is also found in garlic. Yet, there are also over 400,000 sites still proclaiming its benefits, many of them from reputable holistic veterinarians who have widely used garlic in their practice for many years! How can an herb suddenly turn so bad?! There is no doubt that onion, due to its concentration of thiosulphate, will cause Heinz factor anemia. In addition, as stated by Wendy Wallner, DVM, "Onions are only one of the substances which can cause Heinz body anemia. Other substances such as Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and benzocaine-containing topical preparations can also cause Heinz body anemia in the dog." The latter probably accounts for many cases as it is prevalent in creams often recommended for allergy-suffering pets due to its ability to numb the itch. It is absorbed through the skin and builds up in the blood stream. This other substance is likely to have been involved in cases where garlic was suspect. For centuries, as long as humans have been using herbs, garlic has been a primary remedy turned to in a majority of cases. For as long as people have been using garlic, they have also been feeding it to their animal companions. Its properties have proven far reaching, easy on the body and safe to use. In the past fifty years, during the rebirth of holistic medicine in the United States, garlic has been in the forefront. Every text that I have researched on herbal health which mentions pet care has recommended it, especially for its incredible anti-parasitic and anti-septic properties. In my own experience, garlic has also benefited pets with cancer, diabetes, liver, heart and kidney disease, uncontrollable staph infections and a host of other conditions, as well as been a staple in my recommended preventative protocols. It has been widely used by hundreds of thousands of pet owners with no reported negative side-effects - except its effect on their animal's breath - until now. This is the point; garlic has suddenly become a "suspect," not proven the culprit. Do not let mass hysteria determine a holistic care program for your dog or cat. Follow hundreds of years of "proven use" rather than recent "suspicions" in regards to this miracle herb, as garlic is known to be. As with anything, do use garlic in reasonable doses, and do know that you can trust history over hysteria.

Since 1982, Dr. Newman has been a world renowned pioneer in the field of natural pet care. The author of nine books."

I've heard mixed reviews about the garlic issue so I don't really know. I just don't give them garlic for that reason--because I don't know how it will affect them--but I read that salt was not good for dogs. Not really sure--it seems like a gray area--if you give either in small quantities, I might be ok :confused: :confused: :confused:

garlic everyday
 

i give tj garlic powder everyday with his wet food becuase he is a picky eater and i couldnt get him to eat so i was told to heat up his food and put a dash of garlic in it and the scent would draw him to it and it sure does he eats all his food right up!! please tell me if i am hurting my dog because now i am freaking out!!!!!!!!!!! he loves it and has never appeared sick?
concerned
tj's mommy :confused:

no i think you are fine because I heard there is a big difference in garlic POWDER and garlic SALT...so you are okay, i just don't know about the salt issue...

I've always grated fresh garlic in their meals. Have been doing this for about 30 year to my dogs and all the fosters. I don't use the garlic powder or garlic salt.

is it only me that is confused
 

wow/ Im not :confused:

thanks guys i feel so much better know but i triedthis new food for him it is wellness by mother hubbard and i dont have to do anything to it he chows it like crazy!!

I started cooking for Lillybelle after she became sick on the recalled can food.
I found some recipes here on YT. My favorite (and hers) includes a teaspoon of fresh ground garlic (it comes in a jar in the produce section of the grocery-or fresh). It is a natural rememedy for fleas and ticks as well as other things, it is not toxic or related to onions. I have not had to use Advantix one time this summer and have not seen one flea or tick since Ive been cooking for her with garlic. (which would be more toxic advantix vs natural garlic?..hmm)
Its only about one tsp added into a weeks worth of food. I wouldnt use the garlic salt....I wouldnt give garlic + salt...its not good for humans either...added salt = high blood pressure, etc --they would get enough salt in foods.
Try a very very tiny amount of natural fresh garlic.
If you happened to see "its me or the dog" on animal planet-when they were trying to get the Yorkie to eat-the trainer added garlic to the cooked food.
Thats my 2 cents worth.

That's what I was thinking! It was like someone turned the channel to a cooking show or something!

Same here. I only use fresh garlic and only small amounts. But, I have never used the powder or salt.

Wow, now I look like a nut...:p I think that's the original post I responded to...about dogs aren't supposed to have garlic. Sheesh...took me about 10 minutes to figure out I'm not losing my mind.

Yes...the "chili" thing just popped in for no apparent reason..ha!